I am not a Hoke apologist, I am a Hoke supporter. I like what he stands for and that he has the support of key constituencies such as former players and alumni. I like how he has represented the school. I like how he has recruited. And with the exception of the PSU game, I like his aggressive posture in calling a game.

Hoke will win big at Michigan. But, it will not be in 2014. I am setting my expectations low for 2014, in 2015 we win the Big 10.

Who is friends with many guys that went to the U in the late 60s and people of that generation, its all calm. Those were the same guys who threatened no more donations because of disgust with RichRod. They aren't estatic but its more like acceptance that we are on a development curve.

But each and every one of you is dumber than the last. And the football team is a sack of whale spunk, and it will never be on top of the Big Ten again. And our lives our meaningless, and we will all be dead in the blink of an eye, and it will all have been for naught. And - get this - I don't have an iPad or an iPhone, and I don't want one!

Honestly, nothing was worse for me (no TFLs, sacks, INTs, big plays given up on defense) than seeing the team come out with no enthusiasm for the team or the school in the bowl game. If that doesn't get fixed in short time, that's when I could see Borges/Hoke getting fired. I actually think Borges' play calling is pretty good - if he gets a true TE recruit in plus some actual pass protection, then the offense could be really excellent. He's not afraid to be multiple - he just doesn't have the pieces to do it.

I took more joy out of Arizona beating Oregon than I did for any Michigan win except Notre Dame. I loved watching Arizona's bowl game too and can't help but wonder what could have been with Casteel as the DC.